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Instructor - Philosophy (EXPIRED)

Philosophy Program, Southern Oregon University

Job category Junior faculty / Tenure-track or similar
AOS Ancient Philosophy, Aesthetics, or Environmental Philosophy
AOS categories Ancient Greek and Roman Philosophy
Continental Philosophy
Aesthetics
Environmental Philosophy
AOC Ancient Philosophy, Aesthetics, Continental, or Environmental
AOC categories Ancient Greek and Roman Philosophy
Continental Philosophy
Philosophy of Mind
Aesthetics
Environmental Philosophy
Workload Full time
Vacancies 1
Organization's reference number F98911
Location Ashland, Oregon, United States
Start date September 16, 2017
Job description

Southern Oregon University invites applications for a 9-month renewable, faculty position in Philosophy, in the Division of Humanities and Culture, at the Instructor level. Desired Areas of Specialization (AOS) are in one or more of the following: Ancient Philosophy, Continental Philosophy, Aesthetics, or Environmental Philosophy. Area of Competency (AOC) is open, but successful candidates will demonstrate ability and experience in teaching service courses such as Introduction to Philosophy and History of Philosophy: Ancient through Medieval Periods. Special consideration given to candidates who can also teach courses in Aesthetics/Philosophy of Art, 19th and 20th Century Continental Philosophy, Environmental Philosophy and/or Philosophy of Mind.

SOU’s academic calendar follows the quarter system, with a 44-45 credit hour teaching load per 9 month appointment. Sample teaching load for this position is 3/4/4, equivalent to 12-16 credit hours per term. Position is primarily on campus, in Ashland, Oregon. Teaching assignments may include University Studies/Seminar, online courses, and day or evening courses.

SOU’s Philosophy Program is a thriving Minor that offers courses serving many other academic programs, as well as SOU’s University Studies curriculum. We seek a colleague who is active in the discipline and who demonstrates a record of dynamic and successful teaching. We further seek a colleague who can add to the diversity of our campus and its programming, and who can enrich our campus through cross-disciplinary collaboration and engagement.

Southern Oregon University is a welcoming community committed to inclusive excellence and the celebration of diversity. Without diversity, our educational process is diminished. Working together in support of our commitment to diversity, we strengthen and enrich our role as learners, educators and members of a tightly connected global community. We encourage those who share in our commitment to diversity, to join our community and we expect all our employees to demonstrate an ability and desire to create an inclusive campus community.

Teaching assignments may include University Studies/Seminar, online courses, Medford and Ashland campus classes, and day, evening and weekend courses.

Earned Master’s and ABD in Philosophy, with terminal degree expected by start of appointment, 09/16/2017.

How to apply
Application type Online
Instructions
Candidates should include • Cover Letter • CV • Teaching Portfolio including: Statement of Teaching Philosophy, List of Courses Taught/Prepared to Teach, Evidence of Successful Teaching, and 2 – 3 sample syllabi. These must include Introduction to Philosophy and History of Ancient or Medieval Philosophy, and candidates may include one additional sample syllabus of their choice, if desired. • Three letters of reference also required. Confidential letters of recommendation should be delivered electronically to [email protected] If you are unable to attach the supplemental materials to the online application please mail to: Southern Oregon University Human Resource Services Churchill Hall, Room 159 1250 Siskiyou Boulevard Ashland, OR 97520
Web address to apply http://jobs.sou.edu/postings/5602
Hard deadline November 1, 2016, 7:58pm PST
Contact
Web address for more information https://inside.sou.edu/philosophy/index.html
Contact name Devora Shapiro, Search Chair
Contact email
Contact phone 541-552-6181
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Time created September 22, 2016, 9:35am UTC
Scheduled expiry date November 1, 2016, 7:58pm PST
Expired on November 2, 2016, 8:46pm PST
Last updated February 20, 2017, 3:00pm UTC
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